I'm really excited by all the new music coming out lately. Every day it feels like I have something new to check out. Most of the time it feels like I've traveled back in time to 2010 or 2011 with all these new releases from Fleet Foxes, Arcade Fire, and Phoenix. I've heard the Fleet Foxes but need more time to fully absorb and process it this week when it officially comes out. Maybe I'll have to write about some new music to check out later on.

I'm not sure how this tradition began but many years ago I began making playlist for my birthday. They don't contain music I'm currently listening to at whatever given age I may be turning (which actually sounds like a better idea). Instead they take a glimpse back into past years almost like a nostalgic road trip. I try to choose a relevant year and look at the music most popular during that time, but this year I issued myself a little challenge. The formative years of life where we begin shaping who we are range somewhere between ages 8 to 18.

For the first time in a very long time I've actually embraced spring break. As an adult I find spring break a completely strange concept since I rarely go on vacation. Most of my school provided "spring breaks" are spent working or catching up on school work. This year I finally chose to do.....nothing. A bit scary but also a bit fun.

Ah, Bachelor Nation. The nation I have recently joined purely by accident. My friends love The Bachelor family of products almost religiously, and I reluctantly joined their Bachelorette viewing party this last summer. I was likely invited to simply bring homemade guac, but I haven't been able to look away from this beautiful train wreck ever since.

What I'm Listening To features a mix of new music I really like. old favorites I've heard recently, and just songs on my radar. While I love theme mixes or mixes curated with a purpose, sometimes it's just fun to get back to basics.